FOCUS MAGAZINE
FCCS CLUB EVENTS
January 2014
Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Committee
Aerospace Casual Talk The FCCS invited professionals from the Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security sectors to an exclusive networking event in a relaxed atmosphere. This was a unique opportunity for them to broaden their network, exchange ideas with like-minded professionals, and meet with Mr Eric Genot, Attaché d'Armement. We look forward to the next Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security networking event! F
The INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation The INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation (IGCI) was built in Singapore to complement the INTERPOL General Secretariat headquarters in Lyon, France. The purpose of the complex is to enhance INTERPOL’s capability to tackle the crime threats of the 21st century and strengthen international policing worldwide, notably by the innovative research and development to enhance forensics and database capabilities, particularly in the identifi-
cation of crimes and criminals; by addressing the demand for technology and innovation-based capacity building and training; and by enhancing INTERPOL’s capacity to provide 24/7 operational support to police across time zones and distances with greater mobility.
from INTERPOL’s member countries. Her presentation was followed by a talk about INTERPOL’s implementation phases, its structure, staff and foreseen functions: Cybercrime Structure, Capacity Building and Training, Operational Support and Partnerships Development.
Mrs Julia Viedma, Director, International Partnership and Development, INTERPOL, introduced the participants to the IGCI, its conceptual phase and the endorsement
This event was a great success and allowed our participants to learn more about the aim of the setting of this new complex in Singapore. F
Site Visit: ATR Singapore Training Centre - Flight Simulator Centre As part of its Aeronautics, Space, Defence & Security Committee, the FCCS was pleased to invite its members to tour the new ATR Reference Training Centre located in Singapore. It is here that ATR opened its first simulator training centre outside its Toulouse headquarters. It is meant both
for commercial aircraft pilots and maintenance crew. The facility has the capacity to train more than 600 pilots and maintenance crew annually; it features the Full Flight Simulator (FFS) that enables training for both ATR 42-600s and ATR 72600s variants. Dedicated to flight and maintenance training on the -600 series, the ATR Training Centre in Singapore
enables customers from the Asia and Pacific region to be trained in their world region. This exclusive experience at the ATR Flight Simulator, followed by a casual lunch, provided the ideal opportunity for our guests to learn more about the training of future pilots. F
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